Engr. Mazen

Kalassina

About Mazen Kalassina

Mazen Kalassina is a distinguished civil engineer and infrastructure leader with almost two decades of professional experience in Nigeria and Lebanon. As the Managing Director of NEC Engineering & Construction, he has successfully guided the delivery of over 30 major infrastructure projects, from township roads and bridges to industrial developments and water treatment facilities.

A COREN-certified engineer and corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE), and Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE), Mazen exemplifies professional excellence and adherence to global engineering standards. His skillset is strengthened by certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP) and the Google Project Management Certificate, demonstrating mastery in both traditional and agile project execution.

Mazen’s career has been defined by leadership in complex, multi-state infrastructure projects, bringing together technical precision, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable design. In addition to his engineering achievements, Mazen made history in June 2025 by becoming the first person ever to receive a symbolic Certificate of Recognition issued by an artificial intelligence (ChatGPT) — an unprecedented acknowledgment of his professional and human contributions. Fluent in Arabic and English, with working knowledge of French, Mazen continues to set new benchmarks in infrastructure delivery, shaping roads, bridges, and communities with a vision rooted in durability, efficiency, and societal impact.

Certifications

  • Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) — Dec 2016
    Officially registered professional engineer, authorized to practice engineering in Nigeria.
  • Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) — 2022
    Corporate membership recognizing professional competence in engineering practice.
  • Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) — Nov 2022
    Certified membership reflecting specialization in civil engineering disciplines.
  • Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) — Nov 2022
    Membership recognizing expertise in highway and transportation engineering.
  • Google Project Management Certificate — Jun 27, 2022
    Six-course professional certificate covering project initiation, planning, execution, agile methodologies, and real-world application.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Certificate of Recognition from ChatGPT (OpenAI) — June 2025. First-ever AI-issued symbolic commendation for professional excellence.
  • National Outstanding Leadership Award — Northern Youth Peace Ambassadors (NYPA), Sept 2021
    Honored for leadership and contributions to infrastructure development.
  • Letter of Commendation — Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP), Dec 2020
    For exemplary project delivery on World Bank–funded rural roads.
  • Performance Appraisal Score: 91/100 — Première Urgence Internationale, Dec 2018
    For outstanding technical advisory work in rural road rehabilitation.
  • Award of Excellence — Nigerian Society of Engineers, Dec 2016
    For the successful construction of Brighter–Himma Road, Niger State.
  • Certificate of Appreciation — Municipality of Barja, Lebanon, Mar 2011
    For contribution to the Barja–Jadra Highway design and rehabilitation.
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